Senior Software Tester
Location: GB, MAN, Manchester
Department: IT
Salary range: 25000-30000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Automotive
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:

Job description:
#URL_3bd5deb27e3f065dd0b56f7a19abc37844def5d3ee69f357920cb1fe39fa8733# are the market leader in the UK car buying and remarketing industry, we are clearly recognisable by our distinctive and powerful branding. We are a rapidly expanding, ambitious business with a growing presence across the UK.We are now looking to recruit a Software Tester:To be responsible for the analysis of all product and project documentation to identify the most relevant and effective testing of the #URL_3bd5deb27e3f065dd0b56f7a19abc37844def5d3ee69f357920cb1fe39fa8733# product set.Combining strong analytical skills, domain and product knowledge with effective planning you will clarify and guide the company’s testing strategy and effort.To deliver testing for all new and upgraded products within the #URL_3bd5deb27e3f065dd0b56f7a19abc37844def5d3ee69f357920cb1fe39fa8733# portfolio. Work within the test team and the Software Development Manager and act as the domain expert and provide support and guidance to the test team and all other project participants throughout the product life-cycle.To contribute to the company’s development and the achievement of its mission, growth plans and aims and objectives.Key Activities:To analyse project documentation to ensure a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements. These may include business requirements, functional specifications, process flow diagrams and use cases, produced at varying levels of formality.Write modular test plans and liaise with key project stakeholders for review and feedback prior to publishing in readiness for the commencement of testing. Formulate system regression test plans in readiness for the commencement of version testing.To liaise with Scrum Masters, Product Managers and Software Test Analyst/Engineers to produce a logical set of prioritised test breakdowns, assessing resource requirements and time-scales for test execution to ensure overall project time-scales can be met. In respect of both new and existing product functionality, identify valid test conditions and design and document relevant test scenarios and test cases which will effectively exercise the software.Provide peer reviews of test breakdowns, test cases and schedules produced by other Software Test Analyst/Engineers. To document new requirements based on a higher overview provided by the Products Manager.To produce accurate user release notes and user manuals.To execute the testing for project documentation including any user or support documents to reduce support costs for partners or internal teams.Set-up and configure test environments in readiness for test activity and maintenance of the integrity of the environment during execution.To execute an agreed set of test cases, in line with the test plan and development schedule, clearly and accurately reporting test results.To execute agreed regression test cases, in line with the regression test plan and development schedule, clearly and accurately reporting test results.Report and assign the analysis and resolution tracking of software and non-software bugs in the central bug management database.Liaise with the development team in order to discuss and validate expected system functional requirements ensuring that the most appropriate solution is implemented.Re-test bugs when they are re-submitted into the test environment and provide sign-off or remedial action recommendations.

Requirements:
Experience Required:EssentialFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows operating systems and PC based workstations.General understanding of software testing techniques, related tools and technologies.Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.Experience using Microsoft Test Manager or equivalent.A minimum of 3 years commercial experience in the software testing domain with a strong understanding of the tools, techniques and process involved.ISEB Foundation in Software Test or similar accreditation.DesirableAgile software development methodology experience, Test Driven Development, Extreme Programming, Scrum, etc.University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related subject, and/or 6 years equivalent work experience.Some experience with Unit Testing.Experience with Automation Testing preferably with Selenium.The successful applicant must have strong written and verbal communication skills, have the ability to convey ideas and abstract concepts with clarity, have keen attention to detail focusing on quality of deliverables, be self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks and have the ability to maintain integrity when representing the company at all levels.

Benefits:
25 days holiday + 8 days stat10% yearly discretionary bonus - paid quartelyHealth Care Cash PlanFree Uniform